Blood clots are serious, and if they aren’t diagnosed in time, they can cause you serious harm. In certain cases, if a blood clot is left undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to death. In this guide, we’ll talk about the steps you can take if a medical professional fails to spot a blood clot and how a blood clot compensation calculator could help you.
We’ll also talk about the criteria that your case needs to meet to form a valid medical negligence claim, and how the negligent actions of a medical professional could cause you harm. Then, our guide will touch on evidence, and why being able to support your claim is so important.
Finally, our guide will talk about the benefits of working with a solicitor on your case. The medical negligence claims process can seem complex, but with the help of a solicitor, it can seem much less overwhelming. Our panel of experts are specialists in medical negligence law, and could potentially help you on a No Win No Fee basis.
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Our team are here to help. When you contact one of our helpful advisors, they can start a free case assessment, during which they’ll answer any questions you might have about the claims process, and tell you whether or not you could have a valid medical negligence claim.
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- Blood Clot Compensation Calculator
- Can I Claim For A Blood Clot Injury?
- How Could A Blood Clot Be Caused By Medical Negligence?
- What Evidence Can Help Me Make A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
- Use A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor To Claim
- Useful Resources About Claiming For Medical Negligence
Blood Clot Compensation Calculator
So, how could a compensation calculator help you? While it can’t give you a guarantee of what you might receive, it can help you get a broad idea of where your potential medical negligence compensation might fall.
A compensation calculator works by taking into account the two potential heads of claim: general damages, and special damages. Under general damages, you can claim for the unnecessary harm you suffered due to a healthcare professional failing to provide you with the correct standard of care.
When calculating medical negligence compensation under this heading, compensation calculators use guideline compensation brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). You can take a look at some of these brackets below, but please note that these aren’t guaranteed, and the first entry here hasn’t been taken from the JCG.
| Injury | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Forms Of Severe Harm + Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | Multiple forms of severe harm with financial losses, like lost earnings. |
| Very Severe Brain Damage | £344,150 to £493,000 | There is little to no response to the surrounding environment, but some ability to follow very basic commands. |
| Moderately Severe Brain Damage | £267,340 to £344,150 | There is a significant disability, and the claimant will need round the clock professional care. |
| Moderate Brain Damage (i) | £183,190 to £267,340 | There is a moderate to severe intellectual deficit, with a risk of epilepsy and personality change. |
| Chest Injuries (a) | £122,850 to £183,190 | Total removal of one lung with serious heart damage and pain that is prolonged. |
| Chest Injuries (b) | £80,240 to £122,850 | Permanent damage to the chest, lungs, and heart. |
| Chest Injuries (c) | £38,210 to £66,920 | Some continuing disability caused by damage to the chest and lungs. |
Can I Claim For Loss of Earnings Caused By Blood Clot Negligence?
Yes, if you lost earnings as a result of the negligent actions of a medical professional, then you could potentially claim them back under special damages. The negative complications of a blood clot can lead to weeks and even months of recovery time, and you may be unable to work.
Special damages cover the financial losses caused by the harm you suffered. This head of blood clot claims can also help you cover the cost of things like:
- Prescriptions.
- Private medical treatment.
- Mobility aids.
- Nursing care and other medical expenses.
- Childcare.
- Help with housekeeping.
There are other expenses that can be covered under special damages that we haven’t listed here. Get in touch to learn more about using our blood clot compensation calculator, or keep reading for more information on making a claim.
Can I Claim For A Blood Clot Injury?
To claim for a blood clot injury, you need to prove that medical negligence occurred. Essentially, medical negligence occurs when a medical professional breaches their duty of care, and this causes avoidable harm.
You’re owed a duty of care by the medical professional who is treating you. To fulfil this duty, they need to make sure that the care they provide you meets a minimum standard. The steps that they are expected to take to reach this standard can vary, for example, a midwife would have different responsibilities to an oncologist, but they all must ensure that they do not cause avoidable harm.
If you suffered avoidable harm due to a medical professional breaching their duty of care, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Keep reading to find out how medical negligence could lead to blood clot compensation claims, or contact us for more information on getting help from a blood clot compensation calculator.
How Could A Blood Clot Be Caused By Medical Negligence?
So, how could a blood blot be caused by the negligent actions of a medical professional? This could include:
- You attend a GP appointment showing clear signs of a blood clot in your leg. Your doctor misdiagnoses you with shin splints, causing the clot to go untreated and travel to your lungs.
- While in hospital, you are identified as being at a high risk for blood clots. Even though this is clearly stated in your notes, the medical professionals responsible for your treatment fail to take the necessary steps to help prevent a clot from forming.
- Your doctor prescribes you a medication that puts you at a high risk for blood clots by interacting with another medication that you are on, but does not make you aware of this risk. This causes a blood clot to form in your lungs.
These are just a few examples of when you may be able to make a blood clot compensation claim. To learn more, contact our team of helpful advisors today. Or, take a look at our blood clot compensation calculator for more information on how much compensation you could potentially receive.
What Evidence Can Help Me Make A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
Collecting evidence is one of the most important steps you can take when you choose to claim compensation. This is because it can prove both that medical negligence occurred, and how much your life has changed since the harm you suffered.
Some examples of evidence that you could use to support your claim include:
- Photographs of visible symptoms, like a swollen leg.
- Medical records, including patient charts and blood test results.
- A symptoms diary that records physical pain, mental suffering, and other symptoms of the harm you’ve suffered.
- Witness statements from a chaperone or nursing staff who witnessed the negligent actions of the medical professional treating you.
If you make a No Win No Fee claim with one of the medical negligence lawyers on our panel, they can help you gather this evidence. Keep reading to learn more, or get in touch to find out if you could make a blood clot claim.
Use A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor To Claim
Our panel of No Win No Fee solicitors can help you make a blood clot claim under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that one of our medical negligence specialists can help you:
- Collect evidence.
- Negotiate a blood clot injury settlement.
- Communicate with the defendant and the Court.
- Prepare your claim to go to trial if this step is necessary.
- Explain technical legal terminology.
- Explain each step of the claims process.
They can offer all these services to you without asking you to pay:
- An upfront fee.
- An ongoing fee.
- A fee if your claim fails.
This is one of the main benefits of working with a No Win No Fee solicitor, as they’ll only charge a success fee if your claim succeeds. In this case, they’ll deduct a small percentage of your compensation, but this is limited by a legal cap.
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When you get in touch with our friendly team of advisors, they can answer any questions you might have about using a blood clot compensation calculator and making a claim. Get in touch today by:
- Calling us on 0800 408 7826
- Using the live chat feature
- Contacting us online
Useful Resources About Claiming For Medical Negligence
For more helpful medical negligence claim guides:
- Find out how much compensation you could get for a cancer misdiagnosis.
- Learn about breast cancer misdiagnosis claims.
- Find out if you could make a claim for a missed wrist fracture.
Or, for more helpful resources:
- Make a complaint about care you’ve received through the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Advice and guidance can be found through the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
- Learn about deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) through the NHS.
Thank you for reading our guide on how to use a blood clot compensation calculator. To check the eligibility of your medical negligence claim, you can contact our advisors.